Hulk

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Hulk

PG-13

2003

2h 18m

Fantasy

Action

Sci-Fi

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Eric Bana ("Black Hawk Down") stars as scientist Bruce Banner, whose inner demons transform him in the aftermath of a catastrophic experiment; Jennifer Connelly portrays Betty Ross, whose scientific genius unwittingly helps unleash the Hulk; Nick Nolte plays Banner's brilliant father, who passes on a tragic legacy to his son; and Sam Elliott portrays the commander of a top-secret military research center.

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Critics Consensus

While Ang Lee's ambitious film earns marks for style and an attempt at dramatic depth, there's ultimately too much talking and not enough smashing.

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Chris Bennion

The Times (UK)

Apr 10, 2024

Lee’s take on Bruce Banner — the scientist you won’t like when he’s angry (played by Eric Bana) — stands up rather well as a counterpoint to today’s CGI-drenched behemoths.

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Joshua Rothkopf

In These Times

Mar 16, 2020

I ask you: Is this not the correct way, the honorable way, for a studio to spend $150 million of its summer capital? Universal said The Hulk, and Lee heard something else, perhaps a story of dysfunctional families torn apart by ambition.

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

Jan 4, 2019

2/4

Even if Lee would have wanted to rise above the simple two-dimensional universe of the comic books, his portrayal remains just as flat.

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Joseph Garcia

Dynamic Duel Podcast

Mar 6, 2024

3/5

The film's artistic ambition, psychological explorations, and fun action get largely lost in its unnecessarily long runtime and unconventional editing style.

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David Reddish

MovieWeb

Jun 30, 2023

3.5/4

For audiences ever fatigued by superhero movies cranked out like fast food, Hulk tastes like gourmet cuisine. Time has been kind to Hulk. Today, a movie often cited as one of the worst of its genre plays a lot more like one of the best.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Jun 20, 2023

3.5/5

Hulk has long been a misunderstood film but it's a very different type of comic book movie and should be reappraised as such.

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ching Y

@RT38871829 Oct 28, 2026

Underrated

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Porter C

@RT18796340 Oct 5, 2026

RIP why did his planet have to get destroyed OK CGI Good plot And great actors

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Ron N

@RT37828645 Oct 4, 2026

Hulk (2003) is an extremely underrated film because of the way it was made, a true hero drama that captures the real essence of the character, a contemplative film that uses several symbols in its base, Eric Bana made an excellent Bruce Banner as well as the other actors who did a good job, despite having an edition that seeks to refer to the comics and a story that needs more attention and a very immersive film, Ang Lee made an excellent film that differs from the current Marvel method, in my opinion and that is what made the film so ignored by the great mass of the public, they look for less thought-out plots in search of frenetic action, however this is a film with a much more psychoanalytical premise, in general a great film, which remains to this day as eccentric and interesting. Posted on letterboxd 01/26/2025 @JamesMcGill.

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Guilherme M

@GuilhermeRT Sep 27, 2026

I liked the way the movie references comic panels. The movie is entertaining, but nothing more. Hulk's visual makes him look like plastic (though I liked it). The plot is mediocre to say it's best. But the soundtrack and effects saves it. It's not meant to be taken much seriously, as it's not even canonical to the MCU.

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Giovanni T

@RT44369250 Sep 22, 2026

Ang Lee's Hulk is a terribly underrated movie that's not afraid to be hated and deals with editing and visuals with a beautiful sense of anarchy. The lack of smashing is probably the most faithful and respectful thing one can do when adapting Hulk to the big screen, and this is the only time where we've seen Banner's internal struggle represented perfectly. Everything is represented and shot slowly, calmly, sometimes even with a looming sense of dread and sadness, and that's probably why the movie feels so paradoxical. If you're looking for brainless destruction, watch the 2008 one. A must watch for fans of the Hulk, and a well crafted, very particular and weird movie that deserves recognition.

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stephenpaul C

@ash20261234567890 Sep 13, 2026

The worldwide gross is $245,400,000.00.

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Synopsis

Eric Bana ("Black Hawk Down") stars as scientist Bruce Banner, whose inner demons transform him in the aftermath of a catastrophic experiment; Jennifer Connelly portrays Betty Ross, whose scientific genius unwittingly helps unleash the Hulk; Nick Nolte plays Banner's brilliant father, who passes on a tragic legacy to his son; and Sam Elliott portrays the commander of a top-secret military research center.

Director: Ang Lee
Producer: James Schamus, Gale Anne Hurd, Avi Arad, Larry J. Franco
Screenwriter: James Schamus, John Turman, Michael France, James Schamus
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Marvel Films, Valhalla Motion Pictures, Universal Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Sci-Fi Action Violence|Brief Partial Nudity|Some Disturbing Images)
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 20, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $132.1M
Runtime: 2h 18m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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